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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
3
Woolley's Best bottles are described as full strength and as good as can be made from the distillery. The ad markets multiple jar capacities and prices, promises same-day order fulfillment, and invites requests for a complete price list. References include First National Bank and Southern Express Agent in Salisbury.
Savannah July 11 special report shows Chatham county Democrats lukewarm to William Jennings Bryan. Many refuse public enthusiasm and predict Taft victory. Local politician W W Osborne says Democrats are politically kidnapped by Bryan. He cites his currency stance as a fatal flaw. The piece also notes a Georgia convict bill to reform handling of felons and misdemeanor camps set to take effect April 1, 1909, including transfer to Milledgeville and state leasing reforms.
Mrs E R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa testifies that Dr King’s New Discovery cures her long standing threats to the lungs where other remedies failed. She reports it doing much good and plans continued use to regain health. Eldridge Drug Co sells it for 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
The Georgia Division United Confederate Veterans encampment slated for Atlanta July 21 22 is postponed to October due to requests from veterans statewide. The postponement follows hot weather and proximity to a recent Birmingham reunion. Captain Tip Harrison chairs the arrangements. The notice also includes an unrelated ad claiming Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets relieve pain by lowering blood pressure, sold by Davenport Drug Co.
In Atlanta on July 10 a special meeting considered extending the state road to the sea. The matter was disposed of by the committee, with the decision to refer the question to the appropriate commission for further handling.
An advertising column extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy. It claims kidneys filter the blood, ties illnesses to kidney trouble, and offers free samples and pamphlet by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. It warns to mention the paper when writing.
Miss Irene Walker sister of Mrs. Frank Harrold of Americus, remains very ill in Glasgow. Her mother Mrs. B. S. Walker and Miss Annette Walker plan to sail for Scotland to bring her home. She contracted diphtheria after traveling with Misses Anna and Elizabeth Harrold, later improving but now deemed safest to return home.
A fragmented line from the New York press hints at a personal or social remark about relationships, indicating tension or irony without a clear context or full sentence.
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